Original Course Title

LHDT 525 Introduction to Learning Technologies

Proposed title:
LHDT 525 Leading and Teaching with Learning Technologies

Suggested titles
INTRODUCTION TO TECHNOLOGY TOOLS AND EFFECTIVE LEARNING (suggested by Tom King)

I REALIZE THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING A TEACHER LEADER, BUT I DON’T THINK THAT THE LEADER NOTION NEEDS TO BE INCLUDED IN THIS COURSE TITLE. IT DOES NEED TO BE A COMPONENT IN EACH COURSE, HOWEVER, SO THAT TEACHERS WHO TAKE THESE COURSES CAN HELP PROMOTE REFORM IN K-12 EDUCATION. (By Tom)

Description

• Examine RELEVANT, PAST AND CURRENT learning theories and philosophies and their implications FOR TEACHING AND the use of technology.

• GIVEN DEMANDS OF TIME, I’D SUGGEST OMITTING THE TOPIC AREA AND DESCRIPTION IMMEDI ATELY BELOW,

• Explore current trends and future challenges in education AND technology.
• TECH-TOOLS: DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION ISSUES
• Understand APPROPRIATE USES AND ethical implications for using the Internet as an instructional and educational tool.